Son Parc
A tourist paradise to enjoy
A large white sand beach about 330 meters long and approximately 40 meters wide, surrounded by dunes that are entangled between the cliffs that embrace the cove. Son Parc offers a breathtaking view that is worth witnessing first hand.
But, in addition to its scenery, its amenities stand out above all: easy access, a multitude of services, restaurants and activities around it and qualities that make it ideal to enjoy it with the family.
All this could lead us to think that finding a hole in the sand of Son Parc must be an almost impossible task. However, its size makes it relatively easy to find free places where you can enjoy a day at the beach without being crowded.
However, if we want to spend a day in Son Saura, we should be aware of the weather forecast, because its direct exposure to the north makes it especially susceptible to inclement weather and, if the north wind blows, the calm that usually reigns in its waters will disappear to make way for a rough sea that can become dangerous for children (becoming, however, a paradise for kitesurfers).
A “dune” paradise on the verge of extinction
The dune field that populates Son Parc was on the verge of disappearing not many years ago. Uncontrolled construction and the constant flow of tourists have pushed them to the extreme.
However, they are now protected and thanks to conservation work, the installation of wooden walkways and the delimitation of restricted access areas, the dunes are beginning to recover and are on their way to regaining the splendor that characterized them in the past.
Name: Son Parc
Location: North Zone II (40°02’07.3 “N 4°09’43.7 “E)
Distance from Mahón: 17’6 MN ; 22 km
Time from Mahón: 70 min by boat (average speed: 15 knots); 26 min by car
Type of beach: Sand
Boat anchorage: Sand, very wide (except for some patches of posidonia that must be respected) .
Danger access by boat: Normal
Posidonia: No
Access to land by boat:the bathing area is delimited by buoys.
Nearest gas station for boats: 4’9 MN; Port of Fornells
SERVICES
PARKING
BUS STOP
FONDEADERO
RECOMMENDED FOR CHILDREN
RESCUE SERVICE
BATHROOMS
RESTAURANT
CHIRINGUITO
HOTEL
KAYAK/PIRAGUA
WINDSURF
BATHROOMS
Son Parc in Menorca, how to get there?
To reach it by road from Mahón, we must drive towards Fornells on the Me-7 and follow the signs to Son Saura.
Once there, there are parking lots available for public use, where you can leave your car just 100 meters from the beach.
Services near Son Parc
In Son Parc we will find all kinds of services, lifeguards, bathrooms, equipment rental to enjoy a day at the beach (umbrellas, hammocks, pedalos, kayaks …). And, of course, beach bars, restaurants (both on the beach itself and in the surrounding area) and a multitude of accommodation options.
| SERVICE | TELEPHONE | WEB |
|---|---|---|
| WATER SPORTS. Happy Menorca | 634 72 59 26 | www.happymenorca.es |
| CHIRINGUITO. Es Pop Menorca | 971 37 24 66 | |
| RESTAURANT. Tots Bar | 871 71 93 02 |
HAPPY MENORCA
Happy Menorca offers an equipment rental service that will allow you to enjoy the island in a unique way: bicycles, kayaks, paddle surf, boats, jeeps… the offer is extensive and, although its headquarters is located in Son Parc, they offer home delivery service. In other words, you can rent their equipment, ask for it to be moved and they will take care of taking it to wherever you want! Do not hesitate to visit their website for more information.
What to see near Son Parc?
Son Parc is another of those great beaches where boredom is not an option. The presence of a multitude of services, restaurants and activities, will allow us to enjoy a full day in the vicinity.
Want to get an idea of what it has to offer? Rent a hammock and relax under the sun, refresh yourself in its waters, have fun going into the sea with one of the pedalos found on the beach, practice a little sport doing a small kayak route along the coast or go hiking along a stretch of the Camí de Cavalls, whose route – in one of the stages – passes very close to Son Parc (by the wetland Bassa des Prat which is located to the W).
Want to top off a perfect day? We encourage you to enjoy a pleasant evening in some of the restaurants near the beach.
Doesn’t sound bad at all, does it?
How to get to Son Parc by boat?
To get to Son Parc by boat, we will have to leave the port of Mahón in a SE direction leaving the dock on the starboard side. We will continue through the port until we reach the open sea (up to Punta de Sant Carles).
At this point, we will leave the San Carlos lighthouse to starboard, and continue to port along the coast (heading NE) where we will pass La Mola and Punta de S’Espero, to continue in a NW direction (always sailing with the coast to port).
We will pass Cap Negre, Punta de Sa Galera and, finally, Punta de sa Cudia. On the port side we will see an inlet that leads to Es Grau and in front we will have Illa d’en Colom. We will have to overcome it leaving it on the port side and continue in a NW direction until we pass the Cap de Mossen Vives and the Escull den Tortuga. From the bow we will see the Cap de Favàritx and its unmistakable lighthouse.
Skirting the Favàritx point, we will sail in a NW direction until we see the Addaia islands. We will pass them on the port side and continue until we reach Punta Grossa, which we will leave on the port side to continue in a W direction.
Sailing in this position, we will see Cap Gros from the bow. We will go around it, passing between Escull d’en Taronger (on the port side) and Escull de na Tortuga (on the starboard side) and we will enter through the inlet between them, until we reach the Arenal de Son Saura beach.
Do you want to go to Son Parc by boat?
